Vincent Gardenia
Latest News on Vincent Gardenia:
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Director Norman Jewison Dies at 97 (Jan 22, 2024)
Sneak Peek! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Now Playing at Paramount Theatre (Sep 27, 2023)
Photos: First Look at Paramount Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Sep 9, 2023)
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Director Norman Jewison Dies at 97 (Jan 22, 2024)
Sneak Peek! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Now Playing at Paramount Theatre (Sep 27, 2023)
Photos: First Look at Paramount Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Sep 9, 2023)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Shelly Levene [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Broadway]
1976
The Judge [Replacement]
Foxwell J. Sly [Replacement]
The Judge [Replacement]
Foxwell J. Sly [Replacement]
[Broadway]
1976
Marvin Michaels [Replacement]
Mort Hollender [Replacement]
Marvin Michaels [Replacement]
Mort Hollender [Replacement]
Movies
Murder, Inc.
[ 1960 ] Lazlo
[ 1960 ] Lazlo
The Hustler
[ 1961 ] Bartender
[ 1961 ] Bartender
Mad Dog Coll
[ 1961 ] Dutch Schultz
[ 1961 ] Dutch Schultz
A View from the Bridge
[ 1962 ] Lipari
[ 1962 ] Lipari
The Third Day
[ 1965 ] Preston
[ 1965 ] Preston
Where's Poppa?
[ 1970 ] Coach Williams
[ 1970 ] Coach Williams
Jenny
[ 1970 ] Mr. Marsh
[ 1970 ] Mr. Marsh
Little Murders
[ 1971 ] Carol Newquist
[ 1971 ] Carol Newquist
Cold Turkey
[ 1971 ] Mayor Quincey L. Wappler
[ 1971 ] Mayor Quincey L. Wappler
Hickey & Boggs
[ 1972 ] Papadakis
[ 1972 ] Papadakis
Lucky Luciano
[ 1973 ] Colonel Charles Poletti
[ 1973 ] Colonel Charles Poletti
Bang the Drum Slowly
[ 1973 ] Dutch
[ 1973 ] Dutch
Death Wish
[ 1974 ] Frank Ochoa
[ 1974 ] Frank Ochoa
The Front Page
[ 1974 ] Sheriff
[ 1974 ] Sheriff
The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery
[ 1975 ] Big Daddy Jessup
[ 1975 ] Big Daddy Jessup
Luna di miele in tre
[ 1976 ] Frankie, the Journalist
[ 1976 ] Frankie, the Journalist
Bordella
[ 1976 ] Mr. Chips
[ 1976 ] Mr. Chips
La banca di Monate
[ 1976 ] Santino Paleari
[ 1976 ] Santino Paleari
The Big Racket
[ 1976 ] Zio Pepe
[ 1976 ] Zio Pepe
Fire Sale
[ 1977 ] Benny Fikus
[ 1977 ] Benny Fikus
Greased Lightning
[ 1977 ] Sheriff Cotton
[ 1977 ] Sheriff Cotton
Heaven Can Wait
[ 1978 ] Krim
[ 1978 ] Krim
Home Movies
[ 1979 ] Doctor Byrd
[ 1979 ] Doctor Byrd
Firepower
[ 1979 ] Frank Hull
[ 1979 ] Frank Hull
The House by the Edge of the Lake
[ 1979 ] Old Painter
[ 1979 ] Old Painter
The Last Flight of Noah's Ark
[ 1980 ] Stoney
[ 1980 ] Stoney
Death Wish II
[ 1982 ] Det. Frank Ochoa
[ 1982 ] Det. Frank Ochoa
Ciao nemico
[ 1982 ] General Brigg
[ 1982 ] General Brigg
Movers & Shakers
[ 1985 ] Saul Gritz
[ 1985 ] Saul Gritz
Little Shop of Horrors
[ 1986 ] Mushnik
[ 1986 ] Mushnik
Moonstruck
[ 1987 ] Cosmo Ctorini
[ 1987 ] Cosmo Ctorini
Cheeeese
[ 1988 ] Bonjour
[ 1988 ] Bonjour
Skin Deep
[ 1989 ] Barney
[ 1989 ] Barney
Cavalli si nasce
[ 1989 ] Il Principe
[ 1989 ] Il Principe
The Super
[ 1991 ] Big Lou Kritski
[ 1991 ] Big Lou Kritski
TV Shows
All in the Family
Frank Lorenzo, Curtis Rempley, Jim Bowman
Frank Lorenzo, Curtis Rempley, Jim Bowman
Ben Casey
Mr. Tevlin
Mr. Tevlin
Breaking Away
Ray Stoller
Ray Stoller
Mission: Impossible
Vito Lugana, Lewis George Parma
Vito Lugana, Lewis George Parma
The Big Valley
Briggs, John Sample
Briggs, John Sample
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Vincent Gardenia, Ballroom
winner
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Vincent Gardenia, The Prisoner of Second Avenue
winner
Obie Awards - 1970 - Performance
Vincent GardeniaPassing Through Exotic Places
winner
Obie Awards - 1960 - Distinguished Performance (Actor)
Vincent GardeniaMachinal
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News
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Director Norman Jewison Dies at 97
by Michael Major - Jan 22, 2024
Fiddler on the Roof director Norman Jewison has passed away at 97. He was nominated for an Oscar for directing the 1971 film adaptation of Fiddler on the Roof, starring Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon, and Paul Mann. Jewison also directed Moonstruck, which won Cher an Academy Award.
by Michael Major - Jan 22, 2024
Fiddler on the Roof director Norman Jewison has passed away at 97. He was nominated for an Oscar for directing the 1971 film adaptation of Fiddler on the Roof, starring Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon, and Paul Mann. Jewison also directed Moonstruck, which won Cher an Academy Award.
Sneak Peek! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Now Playing at Paramount Theatre
by Team BWW - Sep 27, 2023
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre - the nation’s largest musical theater subscription house – is now performing Little Shop of Horrors.
by Team BWW - Sep 27, 2023
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre - the nation’s largest musical theater subscription house – is now performing Little Shop of Horrors.
Photos: First Look at Paramount Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023
Check out a first look at production photos from Paramount Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running through October 15!
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023
Check out a first look at production photos from Paramount Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running through October 15!
Oscar Nominee Eric Roberts to Lead Industry Reading of LOVE GOUMBAS STYLE By Vincent Gogliormella
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2023
Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts will lead an industry reading of Vincent Gogliormella’s (the Off-Broadway hit Six Goumbas and a Wannabe) newest play Love Goumbas Style on Wednesday, September 27 in midtown Manhattan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2023
Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts will lead an industry reading of Vincent Gogliormella’s (the Off-Broadway hit Six Goumbas and a Wannabe) newest play Love Goumbas Style on Wednesday, September 27 in midtown Manhattan.
Photos: First Look At The Cast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2023
Get a first look at the cast of Aurora’s Paramount Theatre's 12th Broadway Series opener, the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors, running August 30-October 15.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2023
Get a first look at the cast of Aurora’s Paramount Theatre's 12th Broadway Series opener, the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors, running August 30-October 15.
Cast & Creatives Set for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Aurora's Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre - the nation’s largest musical theater subscription house - has revealed the cast and creative team for its 12th Broadway Series opener, the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre - the nation’s largest musical theater subscription house - has revealed the cast and creative team for its 12th Broadway Series opener, the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors.
THE HOURS Starring Fleming, O'Hara & DiDonato to Screen as Part of The Met's 2023 Summer HD Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2023
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2023 Summer HD Festival, an annual New York pastime, returns to Lincoln Center Plaza Saturday, August 26 through Monday, September 4.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2023
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2023 Summer HD Festival, an annual New York pastime, returns to Lincoln Center Plaza Saturday, August 26 through Monday, September 4.
BWW Review: SNS LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At the Garden Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Mar 28, 2022
The great thing is the casting changes add and do not detract from the show. Riley and Mia Angelique, who plays Audrey, carry the arc of co-worker crush awkwardness, the puppy love stage of courting, and finally self-sacrificing true love.
by Paul Batterson - Mar 28, 2022
The great thing is the casting changes add and do not detract from the show. Riley and Mia Angelique, who plays Audrey, carry the arc of co-worker crush awkwardness, the puppy love stage of courting, and finally self-sacrificing true love.
Theater Stories: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CAROUSEL, SOUTH PACIFIC and More About The Majestic Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2021
Today's Theater Stories features the Majestic Theatre! Learn about some of the best-known shows to grace the stage of the Majestic Theatre, including Carousel, South Pacific, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, and many more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2021
Today's Theater Stories features the Majestic Theatre! Learn about some of the best-known shows to grace the stage of the Majestic Theatre, including Carousel, South Pacific, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, and many more!
Up On The Marquee Flashback: Michael Bennett's BALLROOM 1979
by Walter McBride - Dec 10, 2019
Today, BroadwayWorld is flashing back to 1978 when Michael Bennett's Ballroom was the inhabitant of a pre-Phantom Majestic Theatre!
by Walter McBride - Dec 10, 2019
Today, BroadwayWorld is flashing back to 1978 when Michael Bennett's Ballroom was the inhabitant of a pre-Phantom Majestic Theatre!
BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at TEXARTS
by Joni Lorraine - Oct 17, 2019
Based on the 1960 movie directed by Roger Corman, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS by writer Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken, is the marriage of a 60's love story and the apocalyptic sci-fi films of the era set to music.
by Joni Lorraine - Oct 17, 2019
Based on the 1960 movie directed by Roger Corman, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS by writer Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken, is the marriage of a 60's love story and the apocalyptic sci-fi films of the era set to music.
Director Frank Oz To Give Q & A Session At Schimmel Center's Halloween Screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Julie Musbach - Oct 19, 2018
Four-time Emmy award winning director and puppeteer Frank Oz will give a post-screening Q&A session at the Schimmel Center at Pace University's Halloween screening of the rarely seen Director's Cut of the cult class 1986 musical film he directed, Little Shop of Horrors on Tuesday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m.
by Julie Musbach - Oct 19, 2018
Four-time Emmy award winning director and puppeteer Frank Oz will give a post-screening Q&A session at the Schimmel Center at Pace University's Halloween screening of the rarely seen Director's Cut of the cult class 1986 musical film he directed, Little Shop of Horrors on Tuesday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Lightning Bolt Productions Launches 2nd Season With LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2018
Jessie Hoffman, Producer & Artistic Director for Lightning Bolt Productions, today announced the theatrical company's first major production this season, Little Shop of Horrors.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2018
Jessie Hoffman, Producer & Artistic Director for Lightning Bolt Productions, today announced the theatrical company's first major production this season, Little Shop of Horrors.
Legendary Playwright Neil Simon Dies at 91
by Robert Diamond - Aug 26, 2018
BroadwayWorld is sad to report that legendary playwright Neil Simon has died at 91.
by Robert Diamond - Aug 26, 2018
BroadwayWorld is sad to report that legendary playwright Neil Simon has died at 91.
Schimmel Center Announces Programming For 2018-2019 Season; Mandy Gonzalez, Ana Gasteyer, and More
by Julie Musbach - Aug 7, 2018
Schimmel Center-located in the heart of downtown Manhattan at Pace University-today announces programming for its 2018-2019 season, featuring 30 events spanning multiple genres including award-winning comedy, dance, cabaret, folk and rock, documentaries, world music, and family programming.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 7, 2018
Schimmel Center-located in the heart of downtown Manhattan at Pace University-today announces programming for its 2018-2019 season, featuring 30 events spanning multiple genres including award-winning comedy, dance, cabaret, folk and rock, documentaries, world music, and family programming.
MNM Productions Reveals Cast For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017
Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz, the producing partners behind MNM Productions, one of South Florida's hottest theatre companies, today announced the cast of its fourth production this year, the comedy rock musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, which will run December 1-17 at the Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017
Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz, the producing partners behind MNM Productions, one of South Florida's hottest theatre companies, today announced the cast of its fourth production this year, the comedy rock musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, which will run December 1-17 at the Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse.
Why LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is Your Halloween Must-See
by David Clarke - Oct 25, 2017
Cult classic movie musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is coming back to theaters this Halloween. We've got five reasons why the time has come for you to see this beloved masterpiece on something larger than your big, enormous twelve-inch screen.
by David Clarke - Oct 25, 2017
Cult classic movie musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is coming back to theaters this Halloween. We've got five reasons why the time has come for you to see this beloved masterpiece on something larger than your big, enormous twelve-inch screen.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Returning to Theaters with Alternate Ending This October
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 27, 2017
Fathom Events and Warner Bros will bring LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS:THE DIRECTOR'S CUT to theaters for two days in October.
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 27, 2017
Fathom Events and Warner Bros will bring LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS:THE DIRECTOR'S CUT to theaters for two days in October.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Reboot In the Works at Warner Bros; Josh Gad & Rebel Wilson to Star?
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 28, 2017
Today, a new report suggests that Warner Bros is hoping PITCH PERFECT's REBEL Wilson and BOOK OF MORMON's Josh Gad will sign on to star in the lead roles of Audrey and Seymour.
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 28, 2017
Today, a new report suggests that Warner Bros is hoping PITCH PERFECT's REBEL Wilson and BOOK OF MORMON's Josh Gad will sign on to star in the lead roles of Audrey and Seymour.
YOU GOT A PROBLEM Officially Selected for Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema & Long Island Film Festivals
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 27, 2017
YOU GOT A PROBLEM, a short film by Grand Hotel the Musical's original Doorman actor turn director Charles Mandracchia will screen in New York at two prestigious film festivals. The Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema (August 4-13th) & the Long Island Film Festivals (August 1st-30th).
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 27, 2017
YOU GOT A PROBLEM, a short film by Grand Hotel the Musical's original Doorman actor turn director Charles Mandracchia will screen in New York at two prestigious film festivals. The Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema (August 4-13th) & the Long Island Film Festivals (August 1st-30th).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Vincent Gardenia been in?
Vincent Gardenia has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
How many West End shows has Vincent Gardenia been in?
Vincent Gardenia has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Vincent Gardenia been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ballroom, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Prisoner of Second Avenue, Performance (Obie Awards) for Passing Through Exotic Places and Distinguished Performance (Actor) (Obie Awards) for Machinal.
What awards has Vincent Gardenia won?
Vincent Gardenia won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for The Prisoner of Second Avenue. He also received Obie Awards for Performance in Passing Through Exotic Places and for Distinguished Performance (Actor) in Machinal.
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